Paramedic students ’ experiences of stress whilst undertaking ambulance placements — An integrative review

Work integrated learning (WIL) in the ambulance setting is an essential part of the paramedic curriculum. However, qualified ambulance personnel are reported to experience higher suicide rates and mental stress disorders due to high pressure work environments, and there is growing concern for the wellbeing of students entering this setting. The aim of this integrative review was to explore how studies have reported paramedic students ’ experience of stress whilst undertaking WIL.Five studies met the inclusion criteria and were evaluated for quality according to validated tools from the Critical Appraisal Skills Program, then ranked on the level of evidence used.
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Literature review Source Type: research